CDMX weather forecast, USA News (Ciudad de México): Ciudad de México is preparing for a festive weekend combining Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations under cold mornings, warm afternoons, and conditions generally favorable for outdoor activities. However, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) warned that a probability of rain remained in place for Friday, October 30. The meteorological forecast contemplated maximum temperatures of up to 27 degrees Celsius for Friday and Saturday, while early morning thermometers could drop to 11 degrees. These conditions coincide with the exhibition of the Zocalo Megaofrenda and the Grand Day of the Dead Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 31.
Climate in CDMX on Friday, October 30: Rain Outlook
The National Meteorological Service projected a morning featuring partly cloudy skies and a cool to cold environment across the Valley of Mexico. In the high zones of the State of Mexico, very low temperatures and potential fog banks were expected. By the afternoon, conditions were set to shift to mild and warm, with increasing cloudiness that could foster precipitation. For Ciudad de Mexico, isolated rains of between 0.1 and 5 millimeters were forecasted, whereas the State of Mexico could experience showers ranging from 5 to 25 millimeters alongside electrical discharges. In the capital, maximum temperatures were projected between 25 and 27 degrees, and minimums between 12 and 14 degrees. Northern winds of 10 to 25 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 40 kilometers per hour were also anticipated. The SMN did not establish a specific time for possible precipitation in the city.
Halloween 2026: Rain Prospects for Saturday, October 31
For individuals planning to wear costumes, attend parties, or tour the Historic Center during Halloween, Saturday’s forecast presented improved conditions. The SMN anticipated a rain-free day in Ciudad de Mexico, though skies would remain partly cloudy in the morning and half cloudy in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures were expected to hold between 25 and 27 degrees, while minimums would drop slightly to between 11 and 13 degrees. In the State of Mexico, a probability of isolated rains persisted with accumulations of 0.1 to 5 millimeters. Winds would blow from the north at 10 to 20 kilometers per hour, featuring gusts reaching up to 40 kilometers per hour. The anticipated absence of precipitation in the capital coincides with the Grand Day of the Dead Parade starting at 14:00 hours on Paseo de la Reforma and moving toward the Zocalo.
Megaofrenda del Zócalo 2026: Dates, Schedules, and Exhibits
The Monumental Offering of the Zocalo opened its doors on Thursday, October 29, and will remain installed through Monday, November 2. This year’s setup pays tribute to José Guadalupe Posada’s La Catrina via a monumental 32-meter-tall cartonería sculpture. The exhibition features approximately 100,000 cempasúchil flowers, sawdust carpets, and axolotl sculptures intervened by artists and collectives. Furthermore, historic downtown public building facades feature themed lighting remaining active until Wednesday, November 4. Access to the Megaofrenda is free, and installations can be viewed during both daytime and celebration nights.
